Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
A rich, buttery skillet chicken inspired by Texas Roadhouse, made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor—garlicky, sweet, savory, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese for topping
- Optional: caramelized onions for extra richness
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt, cracked black pepper, and paprika on both sides of the chicken. Rub the seasoning in with your hands so it sticks and soaks in better.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side, until nicely golden and fully cooked (aim for 165°F inside). Take it out and set it aside.
- In the same pan, melt the other 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, just until it smells great—not browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the honey. Stir well and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the pan—they give the sauce lots of flavor.
- Put the chicken back in the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top and let everything simmer for 5–7 minutes. The sauce should thicken a bit and coat the chicken nicely.
- If you like, sprinkle cheese on top and cover the skillet for a minute so it melts. Add caramelized onions for more flavor, and finish with a little dried parsley before serving.